Varsity Athletics
Salem State University is a proud member of the NCAA Division III with a rich tradition of excellence in intercollegiate athletics. Our student-athletes are empowered to be high achievers in and out of the classroom and leaders on campus.
The intercollegiate athletic teams are annual contenders for the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) championship honors, and the Salem State athletics program is widely recognized as one of the most successful programs in New England.
WOMEN’S TEAMS
Basketball
Field Hockey
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
MEN’S TEAMS
Baseball
Basketball
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
For the Student-Athlete
THESE
PROGRAMS ARE BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE SAM CIOFFI STUDENT-ATHLETE WELLNESS FUND.
Sam Cioffi was a Salem State student-athlete and a proud Vikings men’s lacrosse team member. He set Salem State’s single-game and season scoring record in 2022 and was named honorable mention for the Little East Conference (LEC) team. Sam was also the 2022 recipient of the Salem State VeSPY award for a record-breaking season.
We honor Sam’s legacy by offering support for student-athlete mental and physical wellness and athletic and academic excellence through generous contributions to the Sam Cioffi Student-Athlete Wellness Fund.
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Academic support services are available to student-athletes, including study skills workshops, tutoring and specialized labs in mathematics, reading, writing, computers, and individual planning sessions.
STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is an organization of student-athlete representatives from each varsity sports team. SAAC plans community service projects, encourages athletes to be involved in campus-wide activities, and informs athletes of important NCAA legislation.
Salem State previously won the NCAA Division III Spotlight Poll for its community service programs with Special Olympics.
LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM
Salem State athletics focuses on integrating five commitment areas into the student athlete experience: athletic excellence, academic excellence, personal development, career development, and service.
Conƒerences
Baseball: MASCAC Tournament
Men’s Basketball: MASCAC Tournament
Golf: MASCAC Tournament Champions
Men’s Ice Hockey: MASCAC Tournament
Men’s Soccer: MASCAC Tournament
MASCAC Tournament
MASCAC Tournament
MASCAC Tournament
Little East Tournament
MASCAC Tournament
Facilities
RICHARD B. O’KEEFE SPORTS COMPLEX
• 2,800-seat Richard H. Rockett Ice Arena
• 1,200-seat Tim Shea Court in Twohig Gym
• Indoor turf training center
• Dance studio
• Exercise studio for group classes and other activities
• Multi-purpose gym
• Sam Cioffi Student-Athlete Wellness Center
HAROLD E. AND MARILYN J. GASSETT FITNESS AND RECREATION CENTER
Two-story, glass-walled, fully-equipped fitness center providing top-tier cardio, strength and functional training equipment, locker rooms, recreational courts, and a studio for group exercise classes and other activities.
ALUMNI FIELD
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
HARRINGTON (CENTRAL) CAMPUS
Turf baseball field
6 all-weather tennis courts